Affiliate Disclosure
Affiliate Disclosure
Last Updated: May 13, 2026
We believe in being upfront about everything — including how we make money. This page explains how affiliate links work on My Indie Author Site.
The Short Version
Some of the links on this website are affiliate links. That means if you click on a link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
These commissions help us keep the lights on, continue creating free content, and keep building tools for indie authors. We genuinely appreciate every click and purchase — it directly supports what we do.
How Affiliate Links Work
Here’s the deal in plain English:
- We mention or recommend a product or service in a blog post, page, or email
- We include a special link that tracks whether you came from our site
- If you click the link and buy the product, the company pays us a small referral fee
- You pay the exact same price you would have paid without the affiliate link — it doesn’t cost you a penny more
Our Promise to You
We take our recommendations seriously. Here’s what we commit to:
- We only recommend products and services we actually use, have tested, or genuinely believe will help indie authors. If we wouldn’t recommend it to a friend, we won’t recommend it to you
- We will never let an affiliate relationship influence our editorial content. If a product has problems, we’ll tell you — even if we earn a commission from it
- We will always be transparent. Affiliate links will be clearly identified in our content
- Your trust matters more than any commission. Period
Affiliate Programs We Participate In
Amazon Associates
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
My Indie Author Site (myindieauthorsite.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Other Affiliate Partnerships
We may also participate in affiliate programs with other companies whose products we recommend. When we do, we’ll identify those links clearly in our content. Current and future affiliate partnerships may include web hosting providers, email marketing tools, design software, and other tools that help indie authors build their online presence.
FTC Compliance
This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials. The FTC requires that we disclose any material connection between us and the products or services we recommend.
In plain English: we’re telling you when we might make money from a recommendation, because that’s the right thing to do.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure, reach out:
- Email: hayward@mansfielddigital.com
- Website: myindieauthorsite.com/contact
This disclosure was drafted with AI assistance and is intended to provide general guidance. We review and update this disclosure regularly to reflect our current affiliate relationships and comply with FTC guidelines.
